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EK52 GCF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,328 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,432 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2009 67,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,080 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,252 miles

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2006 33,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge change soon/slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,245 miles

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge change soon/slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 27,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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EK52 GCF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK52 GCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK52 GCF registered?

EK52 GCF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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